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{{disambig-more|Tim|[[Tim (disambiguation)]]}} | {{disambig-more|Tim|[[Tim (disambiguation)]]}} | ||
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'''Tim''', said to be the "[[Unusual words|nuncle]]" of [[Tom Bombadil]], is only mentioned in verse composed by [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam Gamgee]]. In the poem, Tom encounters an old [[Trolls|troll]], gnawing on the shinbone of Tim | '''Tim''', said to be the "[[Unusual words|nuncle]]" of [[Tom Bombadil]], is only mentioned in verse composed by [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam Gamgee]]. In the poem, Tom encounters an old [[Trolls|troll]], gnawing on the shinbone of Tim.<ref>{{FR|I12}}</ref><ref>{{AB|7}}</ref> Most likely, Tim was only an invention by the poet.<ref name=RF>[[Robert Foster]] (1978), ''[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth]]'', p. 385</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 07:16, 10 March 2012
Template:Disputedcanon Tim, said to be the "nuncle" of Tom Bombadil, is only mentioned in verse composed by Sam Gamgee. In the poem, Tom encounters an old troll, gnawing on the shinbone of Tim.[1][2] Most likely, Tim was only an invention by the poet.[3]